FASHION WEEK TRENDS //

// ORANGE

Every season there is a color that unexpectedly stands out, giving way to be a surprise trend. This season is no different, and the color in question is orange. Now orange popped up in many collections whether it was a trim, a pop of color, or a full outfit. This is the perfect example on how to wear a season’s “it” color while still keeping your own sense of style, and all though orange can sometimes be a difficult color to wear because some shades may be to bright washing you out or to dark making you look pale. The key to know is again choosing the best version of the color for you and using it in the correct way like a scarf or accessory or as trim on your blazer. It doesn’t matter how you wear it as long as you’re comfortable in the outfit.

1 / Burberry

2 / E. Tautz

3 / Y-3

4 / Dsquared2

5 / Costume National

6 / John Galliano

7 / Etro

8 / Raf Simons

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// BLANKET SCARF

During the winter everyone wants to sit around have a warm beverage and cuddle up in a blanket. Why? Because it’s warm and gives you this sense of security. So why not make a blanket part of your everyday wardrobe, with one of this seasons biggest trends, the blanket scarf. The blanket scarf is just an exaggerated scarf not as big as a blanket but big enough to cover enough of your body to keep you warm. Whether or not you wear it wrapped over your neck or wear it over your shoulders the blanket scarf is a must in your wardrobe for next season, and utilize it to your own personal style. Here are just a few examples from the runways on how you can style it.

1 / Y-3

2 / Burberry

3 / Roberto Cavalli

4 / Missoni

5 / Louis Vuitton

6 / Phillip Plein

7 / Ermenegildo Zegna

8 / Lanvin

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// PLAID 

In a season with so many prints and eclectic looks sometimes it’s best to remember go with something you know, and though everyone knows a basic plaid this seasons designers turned it from a simple plaid shirt to an arrange of applications that can transform your wardrobe. From scarves to jackets and anywhere in between plaids can be an easy way to step out of your comfort zone with out being to over the top while keeping your look very masculine and comfortable.

1 / Burberry

2 / Ermenegildo Zegna

3 / McQ Alexander McQueen

4 / Phillip Plein

5 / Saint Laurent

6 / Ermenegildo Zegna

7 / Etro

8 / Saint Laurent

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// White and Black

 Every season in fashion has one thing that never changes and that is the use of white and black. Though every season it needs to be reinvented so that it doesn’t feel old and boring but rather new and innovating. So this season designers really took us to a new place when it comes to black and white in the use of bold geometric prints and textures. Defining looks from basic to bold in a variety of separates and unique silhouettes. Making it the most easily accessible trend to achieve this season, not only does this look amazing on everyone it also allows for individual interpretation. Whether it be casual like a white t-shirt with black jeans to an Avant Garde dress that engulfs you in a sea of fabric, or anywhere in between. White and Black can make an understated statement that draws viewers in with a single look.

 1 / Tom Ford

2 / Alexander McQueen

3 / Balmain

4 / Emilio Pucci

5 / Bulmarine

6 / Hervé Léger

7 / Emilio Pucci

8 / Hervé Léger

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// Transparency

When fashion makes you think or look at something in a completely different frame of mind then it’s doing its job by peaking the interest of the consumers this season has been no exception, though some of the trends have just been reinvented in a new way to make it more modern. Designers have really pushed the envelope when it comes to transparency this season, creating illusions that make the mind question what its really seeing. To strategically placed fabric creating the illusion of nudity to the combinations of fabrics overlaid on top of one another producing new prints and textures, transparency has brought new life into minimalistic designs by adding artistic and visual elements into everyday looks. Whether you chose to implement this into your own style with statement pieces like an evening dress or into outerwear like the vinyl coat from Burberry. This is one trend that should be on everyone’s must list, and if your not into the statement pieces make it more accessible for you by opting for a sheer top with a bandeau or a simple high low skirt.

1 / Burberry

2 / Bulmarine

3 / J. Mendel

4 / Emilio Pucci

5 / Tom Ford

6 / Fendi

7 / J. Mendel

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// 20’s

The essence of the twenties just exudes the feeling of extravagance, excitement and energy. So it’s no surprise that this seasons designers pulled inspiration from those emotions and created modern pieces that were inspired by this amazing period of time during the twenties. With the opulence and craftsmanship that was beading, the delicate nature of the fringe dress, and the luxurious feeling of fur, becoming the source of inspiration but, then the question becomes how do you create pieces that look fresh and new and don’t scream costume pieces. You simplify the artistry of each element creating a refined look that is more wearable for the everyday woman and switch the silhouettes from the short boxy cut dress to longer maxi dresses or into separates and by doing that you create modern looks with a bohemian feel that you can wear on an everyday basis.

Roberto Cavalli // 1

J. Mendel // 2

Badgley Mischka // 3

Christian Siriano // 4

Roberto Cavalli // 5

Marchesa // 6

Alexander McQueen // 7

Calvin Klein // 8

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// Print Mixing 

Wearing a print can really be a challenge for the unadventurous fashionista but what does that matter. By wearing a print you can add visual interest to a minimalistic outfit. Though being minimalistic isn’t a problem in fact it’s my favorite way to dress, there is still a place for prints and whether your like this seasons designers and take prints to the extreme by mixing two to create a bold statement or if you take more of a simplistic approach by pairing it it with everyday basics. Prints can both enhance and destroy a look if not done correctly. The keys to know when pairing prints together are to choose two complimentary prints that don’t clash but how do we know what prints to pair together you ask. Its simple the easiest way to achieve balance with prints are to choose different scale or sizes of prints. For example you could pair a simple polka-dot with an oversized stripe or floral and be fine, because by having two different sized prints they aren’t competing for attention allowing your look to still be bold but not overpowering. Though if your not wanting to take such risks stick with pairing one article of printed clothing with basics, either jeans for a casual look or suiting for a more professional look.

1 / Vivienne Westwood

2 / Temperly London

3 / Etro

4 / J. Mendel

5 / Fendi

6 / Emilio Pucci

7 / Balenciaga

8 / Anna Sui